Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

Gautrain and bus… counting the pennies
May 1, 2011

Gautrain and bus… counting the pennies

The Gautrain and its bus feeder system will bring a new era in public transport that will not only affect ordinary commuters, but bus,...

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A thumbs up for the Gautrain and bus
May 1, 2011

A thumbs up for the Gautrain and bus

The decision to switch from using her car to commute to work and back to using the Gautrain system instead has come easily to...

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No end in sight for South Africa’s ”death traps”
May 1, 2011

No end in sight for South Africa’s ”death traps”

General Motors, through its subsidiaries in East and South Africa, is now deeply involved in sub-Saharan countries to replace minibus taxis with 32-seater buses....

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Higer: remember that name!
May 1, 2011

Higer: remember that name!

Undoubtedly, the main focus of global attention for the automotive industry for the next half a decade or so will be on the emergence...

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Here a bus, there a bus
May 1, 2011

Here a bus, there a bus

Imagine a scenario whereby public transport is readily available. Anywhere on the planet. At any time. CHARLEEN CLARKE heads to Dubai – and the...

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April 4, 2011

A catalogue of blunders …

In the last nine months, the Department of Transport has had to withdraw at least four pieces of legislation of which I’m aware (and...

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Global truck markets start to recover
April 2, 2011

Global truck markets start to recover

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON provides analysis of the 2010 European and East Asian truck markets as...

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April 1, 2011

Iveco does not need Daimler

The cat is officially out of the bag: Iveco has no desire to be acquired by Daimler, and it doesn’t need its financial muscle....

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April 1, 2011

Truck drivers need to earn their wages!

To justify higher wages truck drivers need to take more responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is more productive and safe on the road.

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Routemaster reborn?
April 1, 2011

Routemaster reborn?

Back in the December 2009 issue of FOCUS, correspondent Shaun Connors described his impressions of driving a London Routemaster double-deck bus. In the supporting...

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Tata takes up position
April 1, 2011

TATA attacks bus market

In South Africa’s bus market, which is dominated by bus bodies built onto truck chassis, Tata has now positioned itself by offering buses built...

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Sicilian wonder
April 1, 2011

Sicilian wonder

The scintillating and utterly sensational island of Sicily was the venue for the launch of Irisbus Iveco’s Magelys Pro coach. CHARLEEN CLARKE headed for this island...

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